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+1 to Desalvo
I'd also consider Rock Lobster. Both great experienced builders. Channeling Old Spud, can also take a look a Habenero Cycles. |
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If you have a budget in mind, include it in the initial post! Preferably, include it in the thread title! I can't tell you how many times I see similar threads where dozens of early suggestions are negated by a subsequent post by the OP saying "Oh, sorry, I can only spend $XXX." This public service announcement brought to you by Captain Pedantic. |
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A few dealers still have Gunnar frames in stock, like a Crosshairs (rim brakes) or a Hyper X (disc) that will build into the nicest allroad bike you could ever want. Also, a Hampsten frame and fork, full custom, will only set you back about $3,500, so if you don’t go crazy on the group set, you have a great custom for the price of off the shelf. Plus you get to work with Steve…
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thank you Captain Pedantic.
OP, with the exchange rates, Japanese bikes make an attractive option.. Fly over, get measured, make your choices and fly back home waiting for a custom made steel or alloy bike to be delivered. You get a holiday and a bike for nearly the same money some of the US made bikes cost. Panasonic an obvious choice but you can buy a Cheribum Gravel frameset for under 3K US$ |
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Also agree with the need for more specifics upfront. I've updated the post. That said, y'all have really come through with the recs. I had no idea Stinner was doing their sale - as of right now that is probably what I'll go with.
In case anyone digs this up: 1. Stinner 2. Massacan 3. Mash 4. Allied 5. Rare Earth Cycle Works 6. Spooky (have told me something is coming out soon) 7. Rons Bikes (has a prototype coming, made by FTW) |
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I'd look at Wilde before Mash.
As cool as Mash is, a lot of their frames are on the stouter side, with the exception of the Santa Cruz Stigmata team CX bike from a decade ago. |
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Does anyone actually have a Wilde here?
I'm getting really tempted to order a Rambler. Stock sizing seems like it would work pretty darn well for me. |
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I've got a mate in Los Angeles, CA selling his size large complete. Very low use/miles, he might be interested to ship;
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/la...797466112.html |
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A local small shop is all in on Wilde as a brand and partnered with them on a SSCX frame color that should deliver sometime late winter. Ive seen 3 prototype builds at the shop- pretty neat. https://chainandspoke.com/products/c...O8tm0CS4aZxn2R |
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If you could stretch the budget slightly, or possibly find used Mosaic GT-2 AR would be my choice to go Allroad
I’m a huge fan of Ti overall, but especially for allroad and gravel |
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